Graphic Designer/Art Director

Richard J. Morin • * Adam Street, Unit #*, South Easton, MA 02375 • p: 508-***-**** • e: ************@*****.***

Creative Services & Design Professional

Skilled Graphics Professional with diverse experience in multichannel media and collateral design. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. A strong work ethic combined with a commitment to attaining creative excellence in all projects undertaken. A team player, working effectively with sales, merchandising/marketing, copywriters and senior management to enhance brand awareness and accomplish objectives.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Design

• strategic business, creative concepts

• integrated impactful marketing strategies

• print and multichannel design, initiation through execution

Management

• supervise schedules and prioritize work to deliver jobs on time

• identify and recruit key creative talent

• staff mentoring, retentionand development

• forging successful external partnerships

Technology

Macintosh format

• QuarkXpress

• Adobe InDesign

• Adobe Photoshop

• Adobe Illustrator

• Adobe Acrobat

• MicroSoft Office

• PowerPoint

Production

• remain flexible to fulfill the changing needs of each business

• workflow analysis and process streamlining

• quality control processes

• building strong, strategic internal collaborative relationships

• multichannel production and coordination

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AliMed, Inc. Dedham, MA

Art Director 2013–2020

• art directed compelling creative marketing strategies to support the sale of the company’s medical supply products through catalogs, collateral and multichannel vehicles

• assumed creative lead and art direction for the main buyer’s guide catalogs and sell sheets, brochures, and ads from design concept through completion

• developed and presented strong selling concepts, implemented through page layouts

• directed the set up and the production of photographic studio sessions for medical products, in-use product shots with models and editorial needs

• selected and edited film for technical accuracy and creative appeal

• managed and ensured accuracy of page files released to the prepress house and the printer and reviewed final digital proofs

• hired and managed freelance staff and assigned projects according to production schedules, designer’s skills sets and the workload

• remained successfully on track with meeting all deadlines for my responsibilities and projects, directed and purchased illustration and stock photography

• created and implemented designs to maintain the company’s branding strategies and enhance the customer’s experience

• displayed professionalism and mutual respect in collaboration with my internal team along with satisfying the needs of senior management, other colleagues and clients

• maintained a balanced and motivating relationship with my direct report stressing open communication, and encouragement of their work goals toward growth and learning Freelance Art Director/Graphic Designer 2008–2013

• provided art direction and design services for various clients Wearguard-Crest, Norwell, MA (an Aramark Company)

Senior Art Director 2005–2008

Art Director 1998–2005

• was a key contributor offering creative solutions to maintain the company’s branding strategies for the work wear apparel business through catalog and collateral vehicles

• took on creative lead and art direction for the catalogs and breakout books and other media from design concept through print

• directed photography sessions and chose and edited film for accuracy and creative appeal

• managed and ensured accuracy of catalog page files released to the printer and reviewed final color proofs

• hired, managed and mentored design and freelance staff and assigned projects according to production schedules, and the needs of the workload

• partnered in the development and implementation of a comprehensive Filemaker database system for accurate copy and product

information

• improved the photography archiving process for ordering, retouching and color correctionE

Chadwick’s of Boston, West Bridgewater, MA

Senior Graphic Designer 1995–1998

• designed and produced catalog covers and pages, package inserts and collateral/advertising materials to market the company’s classic women's wear

• hired and provided direction and support to production staff and freelance designers

• interpreted strategic concept briefs and offered strong visual solutions to graphic challenges presented

• directed fashion and still photography sessions in traditional and digital formats

• edited, selected, and presented catalog film for senior management reviews

• actively participated in the development of recommendations for continuous improvements of processes to achieve quality and

cost effectiveness Weston Graphics, Hingham, MA

Weston Graphics, Hingham, MA

Freelance Graphic Designer,

• contributed to the design and production for direct mail, catalogs, advertising, logos/corporate identities, cover concepts,

illustrations, product sheets, signage and trade show graphics

• collaborated and designed corporate promotional plans to help promote other departments within this agency and the

reprographic company

EDUCATION

Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, MA

BFA in Art Education/Design

REFERENCES

Christopher Green *****@******************.*** 1-781-***-****

Jennifer Pacheco ************@*****.*** 1-774-***-****

Sharon Womble ***********@*****.*** 1-404-***-****

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